Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 14,327,000 - 20,058,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT. This 13-week contract runs Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, in Meridian, MS.

You will deliver interventions per the PT plan of care, document progress, and support patient education and home exercise programs, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PTA program and an active state PTA license or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT, in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines. Assist patients in restoring mobility, improving function, and achieving treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy interventions per PT plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment
• Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status to supervising PT
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams